Rev. Canon Ann Easter

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.

Budget, Council - Thursday 26th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Council meeting on Thursday 26 February 2026 focused primarily on the approval of the final budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 to 2030/31. Key decisions included agreeing a balanced Revenue Budget for 2026/27, setting the Council Tax with a 4.99% increase, approving the Capital Investment Programme, and noting the Treasury Management Strategy Statement.

SACRE - Wednesday 4th February 2026 6.30 p.m.

The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) of Newham Council met on Wednesday 4th February 2026 to discuss the annual report, priorities for the upcoming year, and student RE matters. Key decisions included the agreement of the 2025-2026 SACRE priorities and noting the findings from the NASACRE publication on annual reports.

Council - Monday 8th December 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Council meeting on 8 December 2025 saw significant announcements regarding the borough's future, including Newham being chosen as the preferred new home for London's historic Billingate and Smithfield markets, and the designation of the Youth Empowerment Service as an exemplary national service. Key discussions also revolved around the upcoming council budget, the progress of the Just Transition Plan, and motions addressing immigration policies and support for unpaid carers.